A missed flight can void the rest of that airline's segments. Contact AirTreks immediately - your consultant can rebook you, though rebooking fees and fare differences apply. Travel insurance that covers missed connections is worth having for this reason.
Missing a flight on a multi-stop itinerary is more serious than missing a simple round-trip. On most airline tickets, a no-show on one segment can void every remaining segment on that same ticket. That means if you miss your flight from Bangkok to Sydney, your Sydney-to-Auckland and Auckland-to-Los Angeles flights could be cancelled automatically.
The first thing to do is call AirTreks. Your consultant can intervene with the airline before the remaining segments get cancelled. The sooner you call, the better your options. If we catch it within a few hours, we can often protect the rest of your itinerary. Rebooking fees typically run $150 to $400 per segment depending on the airline, plus any fare difference if the original booking class is no longer available.
RTW itineraries built by AirTreks often use multiple separate tickets rather than a single airline alliance ticket. This actually works in your favor. If you miss a flight on one ticket, it doesn't automatically void flights on a different ticket. Your consultant structures your trip with this kind of protection in mind.
Prevention is the best strategy. Build in minimum connection times of at least three hours for international connections, and don't book a tight domestic flight the same day you arrive from overseas. If you're traveling overland between flight cities, give yourself a full buffer day before your next flight.
Travel insurance that covers missed connections and trip interruption is strongly recommended for any RTW trip. Policies from companies like World Nomads or Allianz typically cost $150 to $300 for a multi-month trip and can save you thousands if something goes sideways. Your consultant can point you toward policies that make sense for your specific route.